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Capital appoints new CEO
By: Darren Parker 2nd September 2022 London-listed mining services company Capital has appointed Peter Stokes as its new CEO, with effect from October 3. Stokes will be based in Perth where the company has an established office and presence. He will also join the board as an executive director. →
Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
By: Simone Liedtke 2nd September 2022 Similar to sand blasting, bead blasting or soda blasting, dry ice blasting service provider Dry Ice Blasting Services underscores the advantages to dry ice blast cleaning, which it says is “not well known”, although it is a time-saving, green and cost-effective cleaning method. The modernized... →
Group of companies collaborate on delivering innovative solutions in the industrial space
By: Simone Liedtke 2nd September 2022 Using innovative solutions that reduce project risk and increase productivity will help to drive schedule and budget compliance, says mechanical contractor Prommac. This focus, it adds, also will see “happy employees [being] more likely to give their best in all aspects of their work” as a... →
Prommac offers innovative maintenance, shutdown and multi-discipline project solutions
Miners pleased with Skills Summit outcomes
By: Esmarie Iannucci 2nd September 2022 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has welcomed the outcome of the federal government’s Jobs and Skills summit, held this week. The federal government at the end of the summit agreed to 36 immediate initiatives, including modernising Australia’s workplace relation laws, amending the Fair... →
Motor manufacturer helping to reduce load on grid 
By: Tracy Hancock 2nd September 2022 In focusing on energy efficiency, Zest WEG, a subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is helping the South African mining industry reduce its load on the country’s fragile energy generation system through the uptake of its products. For example, the company started... →
Transformers to be installed at local gold mine
By: Tracy Hancock 2nd September 2022 Gauteng dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is on track to supply three transformers to a local underground gold mining operation for commissioning this month, despite the challenges manufacturers have been facing globally. While there is a global shortage of raw materials, from... →
Manufacturer to showcase industrial lighting range at Electra Mining
By: Simone Liedtke 1st September 2022 Lighting manufacturer Visionware will be showcasing its industrial lighting range at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, which will be held in September. The Kempton Park-based company focuses on the in-house design and local manufacturing of products for the electrical switchgear and... →
South African energy issues need joint effort - Minerals Council 
By: Esmarie Iannucci 1st September 2022 South Africa’s energy conundrum will require a concerted effort by both industry and government, the Minerals Council South Africa said. Speaking to Mining Weekly Online on the sidelines of Paydirt’s Africa Downunder conference, in Perth, Minerals Council CEO Roger Baxter said that the solution... →
DRA Global swings to A$14m interim loss over legacy contracts
By: Marleny Arnoldi 31st August 2022 ASX- and JSE-listed consultancy DRA Global has posted an underlying loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of A$14-million for the half-year ended June 30. This compares with underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of A$32.5-million in the... →
Power Metal signs deal with Botswana drilling company
By: Darren Parker 30th August 2022 London-listed Power Metal Resources has signed a diamond drilling contract with 100% Botswana citizen-owned Mindea Exploration and Drilling Services to carry out a planned programme of about 2 600 m of diamond drilling across an expected six drill holes at the Molopo Farms complex project, in... →
Master Drilling lists diversification plans as it reports stellar interim performance
By: Marleny Arnoldi 30th August 2022 JSE-listed Master Drilling had one of the best interim periods in its 36-year history in the six months ended June 30, with all business units having contributed positively to earnings, while healthy demand for drilling services continued globally. CEO Danie Pretorius tells Mining Weekly that... →
AZ-Armaturen continues to engineer fast, dynamic solutions to customer specification
By: Simone Liedtke 30th August 2022 During the 50 years that industrial equipment supplier AZ-Armaturen has been in existence, it has continuously developed its portfolio to meet the increasing demands of globally active customers. “The tradition of being a partner and meeting the highest demands of our customers is inextricably... →
Melco rolls from strength to strength thanks to bulk unit handling capabilities
By: Simone Liedtke 30th August 2022 Goods conveying is a critical aspect of production, packaging and distribution of numerous large consumer products and industrial components, says conveyor equipment manufacturer Melco Conveyor Equipment. Part of the Rulmeca Group, Melco supplies rollers, idlers, pulleys and motorised pulleys for... →
Wits Mining Institute to host three-day technology seminar
By: Donna Slater 29th August 2022 The University of the Witwatersrand’s Mining Institute (WMI) is set to host a three-day seminar on mining technology, from September 27 to 29, on the theme of “Turning research curiosity into twenty-first century minerals industry performance, relationships and technology”. The seminar, to be... →
LRQA helps businesses mitigate ever-evolving challenges
29th August 2022 Amid an ever-more uncertain macroeconomic environment, the vast majority of leading global organisations must also navigate exacting stakeholder demands, increasing competition and rapidly changing business conditions, says assurance provider LQRA South Africa. However, the firm emphasises that... →
MLT Group announces new generation of Super-Screw range for conveyor splicing
By: Simone Liedtke 29th August 2022 The new generation of manufacturer MLT Group’s Super-Screw range allows for a reduction in conveyor downtime, while also improving productivity, the company says, noting that it is “an optimal way to splice conveyor belts”. In order to meet the needs of all its customers, the permanent endless... →
Thiess increases offer price for MACA
By: Esmarie Iannucci 29th August 2022 Suitor Thiess has increased its takeover offer for fellow listed MACA from A$1.025 a share in cash to A$1.075 a share, days after MACA fielded a competing offer from NRW Holdings. Thiess and MACA have now entered into an amended deed to the bid implementation previously announced, with the... →
Afrimat CEO upbeat on group’s interim financials despite lower iron-ore prices
By: Darren Parker 26th August 2022 Although precluded from divulging any specific financial information during a pre-close briefing held on August 26, JSE-listed midtier construction materials, industrial minerals and bulk commodities mining company Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden said the group’s financial situation was “very... →
BTECH Process, Diemme® Filtration partner for joint exhibition at EMA 2022
By: Simone Liedtke 26th August 2022 Liquid/solid solutions provider BTECH Process and filtration specialist Diemme® Filtration will be undertaking their first joint exhibition in South Africa at the 2022 iteration of the bi-annual Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition, which will be held in September. The decision to co-exhibit at... →
KonNx portfolio ensures constant connection, safety
By: Simone Liedtke 26th August 2022 In an effort to ensure constant connection between power cables, the relevant equipment and electricity, high voltage cable coupler manufacturer KonNx designs, manufactures and distributes high and low voltage cable couplers and connectors for use in heavy industrial applications (such as... →
SA poised to benefit from PGMs growth
By: Nadine Ramdass 26th August 2022 South Africa is strategically poised to benefit from the growth trajectory of the platinum group metals (PGMs) sector, as it holds about 80% of the world’s PGM resources. The country demonstrates a unique competitive advantage, as a result of the increasing demand for platinum in hydrogen fuel... →
Used oil programme reflects ESG drive
26th August 2022 The recent solid financial performance by chemicals manufacturer Omnia Group’s explosives subsidiary BME, is underpinned by its environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) commitment, says MD Ralf Hennecke. Omnia’s mining division – where BME is the main asset – delivered a 29% increase... →
Africa-focused conference will provide key ESG insight for industries
By: Nadine James 26th August 2022 The importance of embedding environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles into any modern business cannot be understated, which is why an Africa-focused ESG conference, which situates ESG considerations within the African context, will take place in October. The ESG Africa... →
ESG to evolve from charity to ‘sustainability’
By: Nadine James 26th August 2022 Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) in mining initially “took a bit too long” to transition from a form of charity to an industry imperative, says professional services firm Accenture sustainability lead for Africa Thandekile Matenga. “When I say charity; ESG in the old days in... →
A2C Distributors grows from strength-to-strength, attending EMA2022
By: Simone Liedtke 25th August 2022 Still going strong since it was established in 1997, business support services provider A2C Distributors has grown its range progressively. The company supplies a variety of tools and solutions to suit a customers’ needs and requirements. →
EDS promoting patented Multishaft Mill at EMA2022
By: Simone Liedtke 25th August 2022 Mining equipment manufacturer Energy & Densification Systems (EDS) has developed and patented its new technology crushing and milling equipment, the EDS Multishaft Mill. EDS will be exhibiting at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, in September, and will be promoting its Multishaft Mill... →
Epiroc to acquire South Africa’s AARD Mining Equipment
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 25th August 2022 Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer Epiroc has signed an agreement to acquire South African mining equipment manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment. AARD, based near Johannesburg, designs, manufactures, services and supports a range of mining equipment, specialising in... →
Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
By: Simone Liedtke 24th August 2022 Considering that high-capital assets have such a huge impact on production, they cannot be under maintenance or downtime without production being affected to some extent. Unscheduled downtime or maintenance in heavy asset industries, therefore, lead to a number of cost drivers within an industry,... →
Tech startup to launch flagship 3D metal printer at Electra Mining
By: Simone Liedtke 24th August 2022 South African tech startup Aditiv Solutions will be launching its flagship three-dimensional (3D) metal printer, the HYRAX, at the upcoming Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition, to be held at Expo Centre Johannesburg in September. A live demonstration of metal parts being ‘printed’ is also on... →
BSSC Radiators continues to ensure diverse, efficient product delivery
By: Simone Liedtke 24th August 2022 Privately-owned BSSC Radiators continues to develop and transform itself into a market leader, with over four decades of diverse experience and service in the mining industry. Through this experience servicing the mining industry, among others, BSSC aims to ensure efficient product delivery –... →
Plans progressing for 744 MW energy for alloys business – Merafe
By: Martin Creamer 23rd August 2022 Construction of the Swedish Stirling plant that converts off-gas to electricity will take place at the Lion ferrochrome smelter near Steelport starting in the second half of this year, Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala said on Tuesday, when the ferrochrome company announced a dividend-yielding... →
Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
Sosimple Energy provides cheap, clean energy that reduces electricity costs
By: Simone Liedtke 23rd August 2022 Clean energy provider Sosimple Energy is protecting businesses in South Africa against rising electricity prices, helping them to save money through its solar installation offerings. The offering, which requires no investment and no costs for maintenance or insurance, provides businesses with an... →
Bonfiglioli promoting local engineering capability at Electra Mining
By: Simone Liedtke 23rd August 2022 Machine industry company Bonfiglioli continues to leverage global best practices across its wide product range, while simultaneously tailoring its offering to local needs. This approach, the power transmission industry leader says, has allowed Bonfiglioli South Africa to “capture a significant... →
Aveng’s strong full-year performance positions it well for long-term growth
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 23rd August 2022 JSE-listed Aveng says improved revenues, gross margins and operating earnings, combined with strong cash generation, were underpinned by a stronger capital base in the financial year ended June 30. The construction and engineering group has completed its recovery and turnaround to profitability... →
Austin to buy mining equipment firm
By: Esmarie Iannucci 23rd August 2022 Global engineering firm Austin Engineering has struck a A$19.6-million agreement to acquire Australian mining equipment manufacturer Mainetec. ASX-listed Austin said that the acquisition would give the company access to Mainetec's Hulk range of high-performance mining buckets, increasing the... →
Specialist inspection, non-destructive testing company continues providing quality through experience
By: Simone Liedtke 22nd August 2022 Over the past 41 years De-Tect Unit Inspection & Cooperheat of Africa has grown into one of the leading companies providing specialised inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and thermal services to various industries. The company, which strives to provide quality backed by its extensive... →
JV company offering complete thermoplastic piping system solutions
By: Simone Liedtke 22nd August 2022 South African joint venture (JV) company African Pipes, Valves & Fittings (APVF) Piping Systems offers a complete thermoplastic piping system for the industrial, gas and mining markets. The JV between fuel supplier Bohlale Energy and investment company African Rainbow Capital (ARC) is a Level 2... →
Supplier leveraging industry experience to carve out market segment
By: Simone Liedtke 19th August 2022 Industrial equipment supplier Caslad is leveraging its industry experience and contacts to solidify themselves as a large player within the light industrial and materials handling market segment. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company has seen a dramatic increase in sales through... →
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